The Hood Internet, Bar Smith, 10/5/12

Hood Internet @ Bar Smith| 10/5/12Generally speaking, the later someone stays out, the more fun they have soaking up the local nightlife. This isn't always the case, though -- if you stay out all night and pass out on a stranger's floor, you probably aren't having the best of times. Staying out a little past last call is just about ideal, so for the sake of me getting home at 4 a.m. last night, it's safe to say I had a good time.

If I'm not mistaken, last night was the first time The Hood Internet's performed in Phoenix. I kept expecting STV SLV's partner in crime, ABX to join in, but STV played a whole set himself under The Hood Internet moniker.

Earlier this week, the duo released an album of original productions, Feat. The songs are so new that fans haven't had much time to get acquainted with the new material, but "I Won't Fuck Us Over," which references the chorus of The National's "Mr. November," was pretty well received.

STV mostly performed by himself, twisting nobs, prompting the audience to clap, and occasionally playing an electronic drum. He invited a couple of friends on stage for the new songs, including a bass player and what can best be described as a hype man.

It's weird to hear half of The Hood Internet perform something that is not a mash up, but the new songs have potential.

The Hood Internet's live performance was just as fun as the duo's mixtapes suggest. If you weren't one of the 40 or 50 people (the rest were upstairs) dancing along at Sticky Fingers last night, you should check out some of the duo's work--most of it is free.